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Definition of balcony

balcony

/ˈbæl.kə.ni/
bal · co · ny
Plural:balconies
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Adjective:balconied
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• noun

1

An elevated platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door.

Example

"She stepped out onto the hotel balcony to watch the sun set over the harbor."

2

An upper floor projecting from the rear and sometimes the sides of an auditorium or theater, containing tiered seating.

Example

"Because the main floor was sold out, we bought seats in the front row of the balcony."

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• Nearby Words

balanced
balancer
balconied
balcony
bald
bald cypress
bald eagle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Italian 'balcone' ('large window, gallery'), an augmentative of 'balco' ('scaffold, beam'), which itself derives from a Germanic source related to Old English 'bælc' ('beam, ridge').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Balcony. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/balcony
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